ifI iCan Pro - Impressions & Discussion
Jan 9, 2018 at 2:57 PM Post #948 of 2,267
Thanks for confirming back on L and R volume. I guess I'll need to create a ticket with iFi.
 
Jan 10, 2018 at 11:56 PM Post #950 of 2,267
bonjour, serait il possible de nous dire ce qu'il en ait du suivi prise en compte du ifi pro ican, pour que nous puissions connaitre les réactions du constructeurs quand il y a un problème sur un de ces matériels, merci
I am reading your question via following google translate;
"hello, would it be possible to tell us what the follow-up takes into account the ifi pro ican, so that we can know the reactions of the manufacturers when there is a problem on one of these materials, thank you"
What does it mean "follow up (en ait du suivi)"? iFi has support ticket system for the customer service. Anything else you are expecting?
 
Jan 11, 2018 at 5:52 AM Post #952 of 2,267
la traduction n'est pas exacte,
il est possible de nous dire comment réagi le fabriquant de ifi pro sur la panne, merci
I agree that the online translation still has a lot of room to improve (English - Japanese translation is usually terrible). If your own unit has an issue or a defect, I recommend you to open a support ticket regardless the warranty period is expired;
http://support.ifi-audio.com/
And see also below;
https://ifi-audio.com/warranty/
 
Jan 13, 2018 at 11:11 AM Post #954 of 2,267
I agree that the online translation still has a lot of room to improve (English - Japanese translation is usually terrible). If your own unit has an issue or a defect, I recommend you to open a support ticket regardless the warranty period is expired;
http://support.ifi-audio.com/
And see also below;
https://ifi-audio.com/warranty/

If I'm not misunderstood, he is requesting for bflat to share his ticket's feedback in this thread.
 
Jan 13, 2018 at 12:07 PM Post #955 of 2,267
IFi support is good. I get responses in1-2 business days through the ticketing system.
 
Jan 20, 2018 at 5:09 PM Post #957 of 2,267
GE5670 reserved for flagship AMR and iFi
Press release

We have some mixed news for lovers of the GE5670.

It is our understanding that we have tracked down and acquired the last known large-scale stockpile of GE5670 tubes.



The good news is that we have amassed a respectable inventory for AMR to use in their machines and for iFi to use in their flagship ‘Pro’ series for the foreseeable future (read: years).

The bad news is that once units in the supply chain of iTUBE2s and NOS6922s are all gone, there will be no more. The recent rise in the price of the GE5670 makes it even more the right decision to not continue with using the GE5670 in this product. Given that we need to reserve 2 pcs of the GE5670 for each Pro iDSD and Pro iCAN and for the AMR 777 machines too, priority must be given to these flagship products.

History of the venerable GE5670

For those wishing to delve into the history of the GE5670 and why we chose it over its ‘lesser’ cousin the 6922:

https://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/accessory-nos-6922-2/
 
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Jan 28, 2018 at 2:59 PM Post #958 of 2,267
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Hey Guys,

When I was auditioning the Susvara yesterday, I was using the iFi Pro iCAN as the amp. This is the third time I have auditioned this amp, and it impressed me again. The shop had a slamming deal on an open box unit so I purchased it. I always thought that with the Pro iCAN it would be a case of jack of all trades, master of none, however, it appears this isn’t the case.

This amp is very feature rich. You can choose between SS, Tube, and Tube+ modes. There are the XBASS and 3D features, both of which are the best implementations of their kind I have heard from iFi. There are dual 3pin XLR outputs, a 4pin XLR output, two SE 1/4” outputs, a 3.5mm balanced output, and a 3.5mm SE output. Basically, you can connect most cables to this amp. Gain is selectable between 0,9,18db. The amp is pretty powerful at a peak output of 14,000mw but I’m not sure what its continuous output is. If I owned the HE6 I might want a bit more gain just incase and for headrooms sake, but apart from that this amp can pretty much run all headphones (minus electrostatic cans of course)

I own the iFi Micro iDSD BL as well, and this amp is similar in terms of features and sound. The Pro just seems to have more special sauce to it, and sounds better overall.

The comments below vs. the Master 9 were done in SS mode.

The Pro iCAN seems to be more what I’m looking for vs. The Master 9, an amp I already enjoy. The Pro has a little bit less bass presence though, which surprised me. The Master 9 sounds kind of congested and slow in comparison. The Pro has more clarity and better dynamics. The Pro also seems less “shouty” with vocals than the Master 9. All in all, I think I prefer the Pro.

Tube Mode: VS. SS mode, tube mode makes the soundstage seem more open, not wide, like there is more space around the instruments? Its hard to describe. Its not wet and gooey and mushy at all. Its very similar to SS mode, but takes a TINY bit of edge off the notes.

Tube+Mode: Takes everything you get with tube mode but is a bit rounder sounding. Has a bit more bass presence as well. I prefer tube mode to tube+ mode so far.

All in all, I’m really impressed with this amp. I was really getting kinda dissatisfied with the M9, its a real brute and powerhouse, but isn’t super refined sounding. This Pro iCAN has a bit more refinement, and better technicalities. Given the choice between the two, I reckon I would take the Pro iCAN.
 
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Jan 29, 2018 at 9:28 PM Post #959 of 2,267

Tube+Mode: Takes everything you get with tube mode but is a bit rounder sounding. Has a bit more bass presence as well.
Based on the characteristic of Tube+ mode, I recommend you to try some of the historical (I mean old) recordings with Tube+ mode if you own. Those are in general sonically harsh...such as remaining analogue hiss noise, thin tones, narrow dynamic range etc, even though engineers try to remaster them from original analogue tape by applying the most advanced digitizing technique.

In case the details have not been recorded in the original analogue tape, rounder sounding with rich tube harmonics brings me nicer. I am enjoying 1940's monaural and 1960's stereo tracks with Tube+ mode. 1970's to 1980's sources are depending on the recording quality and sometimes Tube mode is better.

This is my feeling that how I enjoy legendary music sources with Tube+ mode.
 
Jan 29, 2018 at 11:47 PM Post #960 of 2,267
Hi guys

Please guide me :wink: I have HD800S right now ,when used Ibasso DX200 amp3 balance mode the sound very clean bass powerful overall SQ very good, so the question right here if i buy tube amp like IfI pro and w22 do you thinking big upgrade for me?which one better
When i using aune x7s XLR line out SQ very good but it was slighly better than my Dx200 in drive and power not technically.
I scared spend a lot of money for hi end tube amp and don't get Upgarde .last question do you thinking when i bought hi end amp Still need to have DX200 anymore ?

Regards Mori
 

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